2016

Although you may be a very electrically enlightened homeowner, even the best of us make mistakes from time to time. Unfortunately, when you're making electrical mistakes, your safety can be very easily compromised. Make sure your home isn't in danger of an electrical disaster by avoiding these potential electrical mistakes.
Overlamping
Did you know that electricians have a term for putting the wrong light bulb in your light fixture or lamp?
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One of the most useful individuals at your disposal, if you are attempting to install a security system on your property, is an electrician, mostly because he or she can make the system as efficient and effective as possible. Listed below are two reasons to hire an electrician to help install your security system.
Minimizes Interference
One of the biggest problems that can come up when you are installing a security system is that the wireless components are experiencing interference.
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There are many professionals that can play a role in a successful home addition. Don't forget to choose an electrician so that you can understand your addition's electrical needs and assess the costs early. Here are some ways that an electrical consultant can help.
Uncovering Utilities
Your previous electrician may have planned your home's wiring carefully around hidden utilities, among other underground features. A specialist will be needed to make sure that your home addition and your added electrical wiring don't interfere with these plans.
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Flickering lights are usually not anything to worry about. Lights can flicker because there's something wrong with the ballast, bulb, switch or the lighting fixture itself. Some types of lighting, such as fluorescent lighting, frequently flicker for a few seconds and every once in a while. These problems are easily remedied and often don't pose a threat of fire or damage. However, some types of flickering and dimming could be a sign that something is wrong with your home's wiring.
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If you're trying to reduce your energy bills, you might want to do a home energy audit. With a home energy audit, you'll be able to find out exactly where your home is wasting energy. Some issues are simple to remedy – such as using energy-saving lightbulbs, or installing an energy-efficient air conditioner. However, other areas of the home may be a bit more complex to audit. This is particularly true of the insulation in your home.
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Do you have dimming lights in your home that really shouldn't be dimming? How about lights that only turn on sometimes when you flip the switch? Have you ever felt a little zap when you touch your electric stove with wet hands? Does your microwave seem to lose some of its power sometimes? These are all signs that there could be serious issues with your home electrical system. Visit my blog to learn some troubleshooting tests that you can run and learn when to contact your local electrician for professional inspections and repairs to your system before a fire starts or an electrocution occurs.